Free pancakes at IHOP to help children's hospital

IHOP is offering a tasty deal today!

The restaurant is joining forces with the Children's Miracle Network to raise money for charity. Customers across the country can pancakes for free from 7a.m. to 7 p.m. today. In exchange, customers are encouraged to make a donation.

All proceeds will go to the University of Florida Health Shands Children's Hospital.

Last year, IHOP raised more than $30,000 for riley hospital. Since national Pancake Day's launch in 2006, IHOP has raised $20 million for children's miracle network hospitals and other local charities nationwide.

Here are some of the Florida locations that are participating:
3613 SW 13th St., Gainesville
1124 SW Pine Ave., Ocala
11100 SW 93rd Court, Ocala
 3480 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages
 10332 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg
 2589 S. Highway 27, Clermont
 273 E. State Road 44, Wildwood