Yes, that's right--FREE PANCAKES. In 2006, IHOP started National Pancake Day to raise money for local charities in the communities it serves. Since the program's inception it has grown exponentially, and IHOP has raised nearly $8 million.
Last year alone they served over 4 million free pancakes and raised $2.5 million for childrens' charities. They expect to serve even more free pancakes this year and the goal is to raise $2.7 million to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals© and other local charities.
So on Tuesday, February 28, visit our local IHOP in the Maui Mall at 70 E. Kaahumanu Avenue in Wailuke, enjoy your free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes, and in return make a donation to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals©. Free pancakes will be served between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals© was founded in 1983 by Marie Osmund and her family. They have two goals--help as many children as possible and keep the funds in the communities where they are raised. Since 1983 they have raised over $4.3 billion with the majority of that money coming from small donations of $1 or $2 at a time.
I would like to say a special thank you to IHOP for this program to help raise money for children and especially for the commitment to keep the funds locally. Let's all make it to IHOP on Tuesday to enjoy our free pancakes and help IHOP meet their financial goal for this year.
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