National Pancake Day

JACKSONVILLE, FL, January 17, 2007–Be a part of the pancake pandemonium as IHOP serves up FREE pancakes in celebration of National Pancake Day on February 20, 2007 at IHOP restaurants across the Jacksonville area. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., families and friends can enjoy a free short stack of IHOP’s famous buttermilk pancakes, and in turn, make a donation to IHOP’s charity partner, the Children’s Miracle Network. All funds raised locally will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network program at Shands Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

National Pancake Day is a centuries-old tradition on the day before Lent, also known as "Shrove Tuesday" and Mardi Gras. For centuries, the English have "flipped" for pancakes on this day with rich lore and colorful events including pancake races.

On February 20, IHOP will bring back this beloved tradition with its National Pancake Day Celebration. After all, what could be more enjoyable (and delicious!) than eating free pancakes and supporting our community at the same time? A great offer like this does have some rules - there is a limit of one free short stack per guest, and the offer is valid at participating restaurants for dine-in only while supplies last, and is not valid with any other offer, special, coupon or discount.

For more information on this worthwhile campaign or to find an IHOP near you, please visit the IHOP website at www.ihop.com or the Children’s Miracle Network local website at www.cmnjax.com. Contact Muriel Person at 202-2900 for further details.

Children’s Miracle Network is dedicated to improving health and welfare of all children by raising funds and awareness for the pediatric programs at Shands Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The founding principle of Children’s Miracle Network is that all funds raised stay locally to improve the health care for children in the community.

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