INDIANAPOLIS, June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, more than
six thousand pancake lovers from around the globe gathered in
Monument Circle in Indianapolis,
Indiana for a pancake fundraiser hosted by IHOP Restaurants
and Kiwanis International. Thousands of Kiwanis volunteers, in town
for their annual convention, and members of general public enjoyed
free IHOP pancakes and coffee. Two dozen IHOP cooks prepared
the pancakes made from more than 240 gallons IHOP's famous
buttermilk pancake batter, which were accompanied by 189 gallons of
maple syrup, 94 pounds of butter and 625 gallons of coffee.
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The celebratory event raised funds through voluntary donations
to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus through the
Eliminate Project. It was the first in a series of events
planned by IHOP Restaurants as part of its "Summer of Smiles"
campaign that celebrates individuals and organizations which have
devoted countless hours to making others smile through their
philanthropy. The celebration coincides with the family-friendly
brand's launch of a new 'smiling' logo and its 57th
Anniversary.
"We are delighted to kick off our 'Summer of Smiles' celebration
with an organization that has been dedicated to serving people
around the world for years through their philanthropic endeavors,"
said Kirk Thompson, Vice President,
Marketing, International House of Pancakes, LLC. "It is an honor to
pay tribute to the thousands of Kiwanis members and supporters who,
for 100 years, have worked tirelessly in their communities to put
smiles on people's faces."
During the pancake party, Kiwanis accepted donations for The
Eliminate Project, as part of its global effort with UNICEF to
eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT). The Eliminate
Project will vaccinate more than 65 million women of childbearing
age to stop the deadly disease.
"We will raise $110 million to
eradicate this tragic disease from the world and save babies from
suffering an excruciating death from MNT. Our commitment to The
Eliminate Project is our 100th anniversary gift to the world," said
Stan Soderstrom, executive director
of Kiwanis International.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC
For
over 56 years, International House of Pancakes, LLC has been a
leader and expert in all things breakfast and a leader in family
dining. The chain is highly competitive in its menu offering,
serving 65 different signature, made-to-order breakfast options as
well as a range of meals under 600 calories. Beyond offering
"everything you love about breakfast,(r)" IHOP(r) restaurants have
a wide selection of popular lunch and dinner items, as well. IHOP
restaurants offer guests an affordable, everyday dining experience
with warm and friendly service. As of March
31, 2015, there were 1,650 IHOP restaurants in 50 states and
the District of Columbia, as well
as in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto
Rico, the United Arab
Emirates, Kuwait, the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, the Philippines and the U.S. Virgin Islands. IHOP restaurants are
franchised and operated by Glendale,
Calif.-based International House of Pancakes, LLC and its
affiliates. International House of Pancakes, LLC is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN). For more information or
to find an IHOP restaurant near you, please visit www.IHOP.com.
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ABOUT KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1915, Kiwanis
International is a global organization of clubs and members
dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its
family of clubs, including Circle K International for university
students, Key Club for students age 14–18, Builders Club for
students age 11–14, Kiwanis Kids for students age 6–12 and Aktion
Club for adults living with disabilities, dedicate annually more
than 18 million service hours to strengthen communities and serve
children. The Kiwanis International family comprises nearly 600,000
adult and youth members in 80 countries and geographic areas. For
more information about Kiwanis International, please visit
www.kiwanis.org.
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