IHOP is giving away free pancakes in honor of National Pancake Day, with a charitable twist.

It's National Pancake Day 2017, and IHOP, a.k.a. the International House of Pancakes, is getting involved in a major way. You can get a free short stack of original buttermilk pancakes from IHOP until 7 p.m. today in honor of this special holiday, but they are asking for something special in return. The restaurant is asking its patrons to donate to charities like Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Shriners Hospital for Children and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Guests can purchase a Wall Icon to pledge their support of these charities, at which point they will get a discount coupon for a future IHOP visit.

Select IHOP locations will be open until 10 p.m. The free pancakes are limited to one offer per guest, dine-in only. You can go to the IHOP website to search for hours for the restaurant closest to you.

National Pancake Day has raised over $24 million in charity since its inception through IHOP in 2006.

"IHOP and our franchisees are honored to partner with leading non-profit organizations like Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Shriners Hospitals for Children for our National Pancake Day event and help fight serious childhood illnesses" said Darren Rebelez, President, IHOP Restaurants, in a statement. "Year after year, we look forward to celebrating with our guests and fans, and are amazed by their generosity. 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."

IHOP locations in Mexico raise money for Asociación Mexicana de Ayuda a Niños con Cáncer (AMANC) while IHOPs in the Philippines will go towards The Kythe Foundation.

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