National Pancake Day means free short stacks at IHOP

Wondering how to celebrate National Pancake Day?

Try a free short stack from IHOP, which is giving away three buttermilk pancakes per person until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The restaurant is asking for participants to consider a donation to help their goal of raising $3.5 million for children battling critical illnesses.

Since 2006, IHOP has raised $24 million for various charities, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Shriners Hospitals for Children and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

“Every pancake served on IHOP National Pancake Day has a purpose, and every penny raised goes a long way in making a meaningful, and lasting, impact on so many kids and families in our communities,” Darren Rebelez, IHOP president, said in a news release.

Find the closest IHOP by visiting www.ihoppancakeday.com.

This story was originally published March 7, 2017 at 1:15 PM with the headline "National Pancake Day means free short stacks at IHOP."