National Pancake Day

press release:  National Pancake Day returns on March 8, 2016 at IHOP Restaurants when participating IHOP locations nationwide will be serving up one free short stack of their buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. to guests dining in- the restaurant in celebration of the 11th annual event. Guests are encouraged to leave behind a voluntary donation which will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Shriners Hospitals for Children and other local charities.

Over the past ten years, National Pancake Day has raised $20 million to help fund life-saving equipment, research, community outreach events, educational tools, and much more. This year, IHOP restaurants hope to raise an additional $3.5 million. In addition to collecting donations on March 8, participating IHOP locations will also sell “Miracle Balloons” beginning in February for $1 and $5. All proceeds from balloon sales will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Guests who purchase a $5 balloon will receive a $5 coupon to be used on their next visit to IHOP.

For more information about National Pancake Day, to find participating IHOP near you, or to make a donation online, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.