140 year of Shriners

140 year of Shriners

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Shriners International and IHOP Partner to Raise Funds for Shriners Hospitals

The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) aims to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Shriners Hospitals for Children by conducting a point-of-purchase fundraising campaign, as well as giving away millions of pancakes for free* on Feb. 24, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in honor of National Pancake Day. In return, IHOP employees will ask guests to donate what they would have paid for their pancakes, or more, to Shriners Hospitals for Children. The campaign will involve select IHOP restaurants in seven states: Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming.

The point-of-purchase fundraising campaign has already begun at some locations, with all participating IHOP restaurants beginning by Feb. 10. Local temples, or chapters, of Shriners International will work in concert with participating IHOP locations to organize and promote the event. When guests pay for their meals, they will be given an option to add $1 to $5 to their bill, with proceeds benefiting the health care system.

“We are so grateful to IHOP for their efforts to bring friends, families and neighbors together in the name of Shriners Hospitals for Children,” said Ralph W. Semb, president and CEO of Shriners Hospitals for Children. “A delicious meal at IHOP is an excellent way to spread awareness and raise funds for our incredible health care system, and we anticipate a great outpouring of support from the communities involved.”

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment at no charge – regardless of financial need.

Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. There are approximately 375,000 members from 191 temples (chapters) in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Republic of Panama.

*Limit one free short stack per guest. Valid for dine-in only, no to-go orders. Not valid with any other offer, special, coupon or discount. Valid at participating restaurants only, while supplies last.

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