will be giving out one free short stack of pancakes to each customer in an effort to change the lives of children across the country. All they ask? For you to make a donation to one of three charities. Choose to donate to Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals, Shriners Hospitals for Children or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which all benefit children. IHOP invites you to help them reach their goal of $3.5 million. Participating locations will be serving one free short stack of pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Since 2006, IHOP has helped donate more than $24 million to charity through this program. This year, the breakfast chain expects to serve a record-breaking 5 million pancakes in a single day.