9th Annual · Clean Comedy for a Cause

CrackingUp
For
Adoption

A night of big laughs that helps local families adopt and foster. Nationally touring clean comedians, a silent auction, and a room full of people who show up for kids.

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Friday, Nov 6, 2026

Show at 7:00 PM · Auction opens 6:00 PM

Lifepointe Church

390 York Southern Rd, Fort Mill, SC

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The Lineup

Clean comedy. Real laughs.

Comedians you have seen on Netflix, Dry Bar, and Just for Laughs, all working clean so you can bring your pastor, your parents, and your teenager.

Founder

Chris Ruppe

CU4A's founder. A clean comedian and adoptive dad of four whose Dry Bar Comedy special and warm-up sets for The Huckabee Show bring Southern charm to a cause close to his own family's story.

Leland Klassen

A Canadian comic celebrating 30 years of clean comedy. Credits include Just For Laughs, CBC's Halifax Comedy Festival, Netflix's Thou Shalt Laugh, and 170 episodes hosting Popcorn TV. Hilarious storytelling with quirky, high-energy charm.

Rik Roberts

Former president of the Christian Comedy Association with 30+ TV and streaming credits and 9 comedy albums. Founder of the School of Laughs podcast for aspiring comedians.

Special Guest

Rhonda Corey

Award-winning clean comic with New England sass. Her Dry Bar special Wizard of Walmart landed in Dry Bar's Top 10 clips, and she recently played Nate Bargatze's Nateland Live showcase.

+ more special guest comediansHosted by Chris's kids, the funniest emcees in Fort Mill Grab Your Seat ›

Tickets & Seating

Pick your seat

Everything is sold online through our ticketing partner, from general admission to sponsor tables. Your ticket gets scanned from your phone at check-in outside the front entrance.

General Admission

$25

Standard seating. First come, first served. Doors at 6:45 PM.

Preferred Seating

$50

Great reserved seats, with ushers guiding you to your spot. Doors at 6:45 PM.

Table Sponsor

$325

4 premium table seats, the best in the house
Private meet & greet with the comedians, light refreshments
Early entry at 6:15 PM
Recognition online, in event materials, and on stage

Buy online, or email [email protected] and we'll hold a table for you.

Event Sponsor

$1,250

12 premium table seats, meet & greet, and your logo on all event materials.

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Night of the Show

6:00 PM

Silent auction opensBidding closes promptly at 6:55 PM

6:15 PM

Sponsor admissionMeet & greet, refreshments, early access

6:45 PM

Doors openPreferred seating and general admission

7:00 PM

ShowtimeGet ready to laugh

All sponsor seating is at tables. Preferred seating is reserved and guided by ushers.

6:00 to 6:55Silent Auction

Silent Auction

Come early. Bid big.

Gift baskets, date nights, local restaurants, experiences and more, all donated by local businesses and friends of CU4A. Every dollar bid goes straight to the cause.

Arrive by 6:00 PMThe auction tables open an hour before showtime.
Browse and bidWrite your bid on the sheet next to any item you love. Check back to see if you've been outbid.
Bidding closes at 6:55 PM sharpHighest bid on the sheet wins. Then grab your seat for the show.

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The Cause

Laughs that bring kids home

Adoption can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and foster families need support from day one. Every ticket, table, and auction bid helps local families say yes.

Started by Chris and Holly Ruppe, adoptive parents of four, who also founded Metrolina Adoption Fund. They know firsthand what it takes to bring a child home.9 years of comedy for a cause

Metrolina Adoption Fund

Helps Charlotte-area families clear the cost barrier of adoption with matching grants, interest-free loans, crowdfunding support, and resources for approved families.

metrolinaadoptionfund.com ›

Defend the Fatherless

Wraparound support for foster, adoptive, and kinship families across York County, SC, including the York County Foster Closet, adoption grants, mental health scholarships, and tutoring.

defendthefatherless.org ›

Isaiah 117 House, York County

A warm, loving home where children wait for their foster placement instead of an office. The York County house opened in September 2025.

isaiah117house.com ›

Village & Vessel

Gives grants to adoptive and foster families across the Carolinas, removing the financial barriers that keep families from opening their homes.

villageandvessel.org ›

100% of net proceeds are shared among these organizations.

Last Year’s Show

Last year, sold out

The 8th Annual Cracking Up for Adoption sold out with 580 people in the room, and together we raised $38,104 for local adoption and foster care. Here are a few moments from the night.

Sold Out580 people packed the room

$38,104Raised for local families

1,200 SeatsThis year, in our brand new auditorium

Comedian on stage at the 8th Annual Cracking Up for Adoption

Chris Ruppe on stage at last year's show — Chris Ruppe

Chris's kids hosting the show — Your hosts

Good to Know

Questions

Is the comedy really clean?

Yes. Every comedian on the lineup works clean. Bring your friends, your small group, or your parents.

Where do I buy tickets?

All tickets are sold online. Tap any Get Tickets button on this page to go straight to checkout. Sponsor tables can be bought online too, or email [email protected] and we'll hold one for you.

When should I arrive?

The silent auction opens at 6:00 PM and closes at 6:55 PM, so come early if you want to bid. Sponsors are admitted at 6:15 PM, and general and preferred doors open at 6:45 PM. The show starts at 7:00 PM.

How does check-in work?

Check-in is outside the front entrance. Have your ticket ready on your phone and our team will scan you in.

Where does the money go?

100% of net proceeds are shared among Metrolina Adoption Fund, Defend the Fatherless, Isaiah 117 House, and Village & Vessel, all helping local adoptive and foster families.

Can my business donate a silent auction item?

Yes, and thank you. Use the Donate an Auction Item button in the Silent Auction section to tell us what you'd like to give.

Laugh. Give.
Bring kids home.

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Lifepointe Church, Fort Mill, SC.

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