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What came first, National Pancake Day or Free Pancake Day at IHOP? These things are tough to track down, but I do know National Pancake Day 2010 is the fifth year in a row IHOP has handed out free pancakes on a certain day.

IHOP is giving away one free three-pancake short stack to every customer, but it gets even better. The restaurant is asking that in lieu of paying for pancakes, customers make a donation to Children’s Miracle Network. IHOP’s goal on the first National Pancake Day was to collect $5 million in five years. Over the past four years, IHOP has collected a total of $3.25 million.

Enjoy your pancakes, but be generous

Everyone loves the idea of free food, especially now that more people are seeking unsecured loans than ever before. However, for IHOP to reach its goal of $5 million, it will need to collect $1.75 million today, almost $2 million. So, when you go in for your short stack, at least give something, even if it’s $1.

If every person who takes advantage of free pancakes on National Pancake Day gives a little, it will do a lot of good for Children’s Miracle Network. If you can afford to give more, do so. I know it is tempting to just have your three free pancakes and be on your way without spending a dime, but your donation will go toward a good cause.

Children’s Miracle Network

Children’s Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for children’s hospitals. It supports about 170 hospitals throughout the country. IHOP will also give a portion of the donations to local charities in the communities surrounding the location that collects the donations.

National Pancake Day 2010 is a great day for pancake lovers and people who need a good breakfast after celebrating National Margarita Day. But with your help, it can be more than that. Give what you can and enjoy those tasty pancakes!