Today is National Pancake Day and Kids Day and IHOP is teaming up with a number of children’s hospitals. Select locations will be giving away free short-stacks of pancakes. Although the pancakes are free, the company hopes customers will make a donation. IHOP president Darren Rebelez says “every pancake has a purpose, and every penny raised goes a long way.” IHOP is working with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Shriners Hospitals for Children.