Downtown Topeka staff rally following cancer diagnosis
Apr 14, 2025
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A downtown Topeka bar, arcade and restaurant is taking a moment to give back following a health tragedy for a local family.
The Pennant's General Manager, Todd Renner, recently found out his wife, Dani, has a form of aggressive and rare cancer. Over the weekend, the Pennant's soci
al media page said she's undergoing six round of chemotherapy with the hope of surgery in the future. To support the Renner family, the Pennant is hosting a dining give back day Saturday, April 19.
The post states that 10% of the total sales will go directly towards the cost of treatment, second opinions and travel for Dani and the Renner family. The Pennant has hosted give back events in the past for the Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka Civic Theater and other local organizations.
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Giving back to support one of their own through such an incredibly difficult time was an easy decision for staff.
“We’re definitely who we are here at the Pennant because of Todd," Pennant Bar Manager Bill Franks said. "He has established the culture throughout the building here. Through the staffing, how we relate to each other, how we relate to the guest that we have in the building and just how we relate to the community in general.”
In addition to Saturday's give back day, you can support Dani and the rest of the Renner family through a gofundme here.
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