Big Boppers hosts Dine to Donate

MARBLEHEAD — Big Boppers Restaurant in Marblehead hosted the third annual Dine in to Donate on Saturday.The event was a fundraiser to raise awareness for Williams Syndrome, a genetic condition.Grayson Oglesbee, 6, was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome when he was 8 weeks old. "These guys are a part of our family," Boppers owner Ken Kostal said. "We are happy to have them. His mom, Elisa, works for us."Kostal donated 20 percent of the morning's proceeds to the Williams Syndrome Association and also to the Cleveland Walk for Williams in honor of Grayson.Grayson met with each customer going table to table."Many of the customers know Grayson," Grayson's grandmother Julie Oglesbee said. "He was so excited to see everyone and thanked each of them for coming." To raise awareness for Williams Syndrome, Grayson's family will participate in the Cleveland Walks for Williams (syndrome) on May 19.Grayson Oglesbee, 6, Marblehead greeted patrons at the third annual Dine in to Donate at Big Boppers Restaurant in Marblehead on Saturday morning. Grayson Oglesbee, 6, Marblehead greeted patrons at the third annual Dine in to Donate at Big Boppers Restaurant in Marblehead on Saturday morning.