Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

IHOP National Pancake Day Celebration to Benefit Le Bonheur

National Pancake Day at IHOP

Memphis is invited to be a part of the pancake pandemonium as IHOP serves up FREE pancakes in celebration of National Pancake Day on Feb. 24 at IHOP restaurants around the country. 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 national charity partner, Children’s Miracle Network, which helps improve the lives of children at the 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals nationwide. All the funds raised locally will benefit Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center, a Children’s Miracle Network hospital. 

Eight IHOP restaurants are participating:

  • 7768 Craft Goodman Rd., Olive Branch
  • 321 Goodman Rd. W., Southaven; 4725 Showcase Blvd.
  • 2060 Union Avenue
  • 2810 Wolfcreek Parkway
  • 3710 Riverdale Road
  • 1661 Sycamore View Road
  • 1277 E. Shelby Drive

National Pancake Day dates back to a centuries-old tradition also known as “Shrove Tuesday” or the more popular “Mardi Gras”, which heralds the beginning of fasting during Lent. Long ago, strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent so pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products . . . hence the name Pancake Tuesday. For centuries, the English have “flipped” for pancakes on this day with rich lore and colorful events including pancake races.

On Feb. 24, IHOP will bring back this beloved tradition with its fourth National Pancake Day Celebration. After all, what could be more enjoyable (and delicious!) than eating free pancakes and supporting the 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 Web site at www.ihop.com or contact Kristen Bartel, Le Bonheur Children’s Special Events Coordinator at 901-287-6305.


Posted: Thu Feb 19 00:00:00 CST 2009