GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 8, 2016, pancake lovers nationwide will
once again flock to their local IHOP® restaurant to
enjoy one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in celebration of
the brand's annual National Pancake Day®. Now in its
11th year, IHOP restaurants will give away millions of
free pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
and ask guests to leave behind a voluntary donation for their local
Children's Miracle Network Hospital, The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society, Shriners Hospital for Children and other local
charities.
In what has become a cultural phenomenon, over the last 10
years, National Pancake Day has raised $20
million for meaningful local charities. Last year
alone, IHOP restaurants served 6.6 million free pancakes—which
would have created a stack nearly 19 miles high—and raised
$3.5 million for children's
charities.
In 2016, IHOP aims to raise another $3.5
million. All donations collected will remain in the local
communities where they are raised and will be used to fund
life-saving equipment, research, community outreach events,
educational tools, and much more.
This year, in keeping with the focus on bringing neighbors
together to help the community, local members of Kiwanis
International and its affiliated clubs, including Key Club and
Circle K, will join volunteers from the charities to help spread
the message in the restaurants that every donation matters.
National Pancake Day has extended its influence beyond U.S.
borders to countries such as Mexico, Canada and the
Philippines. For the third consecutive year, IHOP
restaurants in Canada will
participate in the fundraiser by supporting Children's Miracle
Network. Additionally, IHOP locations in Mexico will once again raise money for
Asociación Mexicana de Ayuda a Niños con Cáncer (AMANC). Funds
raised by IHOP restaurants in the
Philippines will benefit The Kythe Foundation.
"Every pancake we give away has a purpose on National Pancake
Day. Through the generosity of our guests and the hard work and
commitment of our franchisees and their team members, we will help
fund life-saving treatment and care for children in need," said
Darren Rebelez, President,
International House of Pancakes, LLC. "On behalf of everyone in the
IHOP family, we are so grateful to our guests who have turned this
into such an incredible event that truly makes a difference in the
lives of these kids."
Prior to National Pancake Day, participating IHOP restaurants
supporting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals will also sell
"Miracle Balloons" for $1 and
$5. The balloons will be available
for purchase beginning February 1 through
March 8. Guests who purchase a $5 Miracle Balloon
will receive a $5 discount coupon
that can be used during their next visit to IHOP. Restaurant
locations that are supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children and
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will offer similar
programs.
For more information on National Pancake Day, please visit
www.ihoppancakeday.com.
ABOUT CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170
member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to
kids across the U.S. and Canada.
Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare
services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since
1983, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than
$5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity's Miracle Balloon icon. Its various fundraising
partners and programs support the nonprofit's mission to save and
improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why
children's hospitals need community support, identify your member
hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles
Are, at CMNHospitals.org and facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
ABOUT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
Shriners
Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through
innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and
outstanding medical education. Our 23 facilities, located in the
United States,
Canada and Mexico, provide advanced care for children
with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft
lip and palate. Learn more
at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
ABOUT THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
The
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the world's largest
voluntary health agency
dedicated to
blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's
disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients
and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood
cancer research around the world, provides free information and
support services, and is the
voice for all blood
cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated
care. Founded in
1949 and headquartered in White Plains,
NY, LLS has chapters throughout the
United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org.
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 high school students, Builders
Club for middle school students, Kiwanis Kids for elementary school
students and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities,
annually dedicate more than 18.5 million hours and raise more than
$100 million to strengthen
communities and serve children. Nearly 670,000 adult and youth
members in more than 80 countries and geographic
areas comprise the Kiwanis International family. For more
information about Kiwanis International,
visit www.kiwanis.org.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC
For over 57
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
meals under 600 calories. Beyond offering "everything you love
about breakfast," IHOP® 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 September 30,
2015, there were 1,667 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, Qatar, the
Philippines, Guam 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).
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