Kanye West, Kim Kardashian Ask For Donations To Chicago Children's Hospital Instead of Baby Gifts

By Samantha Abernethy in Arts & Entertainment on Apr 30, 2013 1:30PM

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend Givenchy Fall/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Chicago native Kanye West is directing some love to kids in his hometown. He and Kim Kardashian say they want well-wishers to donate to Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital in lieu of gifts for the baby.

TMZ writes:

TMZ has learned ... Kim and her baby daddy Kanye West want to make it clear to family, friends and fans there's NO baby registry -- despite the slew of fakes popping up on the Internet -- and they don't want any presents.

Instead, the couple is asking all well-wishers to cut a check to the Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, where Kanye grew up.

The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago moved into a brand new facility last year. Kimye supporters (or really anyone who wants to help sick children) can check out all the ways to get involved, including local events and volunteering options. Lurie Children's Hospital has not returned requests for comment.