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‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star James Van Der Beek Auctions Off Memorabilia to Fund Cancer Battle

HOLLYWOOD, CA – James Van Der Beek, best known for his roles in “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues,” is auctioning off treasured memorabilia from his iconic performances to help fund his fight against advanced colorectal cancer. The 48-year-old actor revealed his stage 3 diagnosis last year and has been privately battling the disease since 2023.

“I’ve been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right time to do something with them, and with all of the recent unexpected twists and turns life has presented recently, it’s clear that the time is now,” Van Der Beek told People Magazine.

Among the items up for auction are the necklace his “Dawson’s Creek” character gave to Joey Potter (Katie Holmes) at prom, the white outfit he wore in the show’s pilot episode, and a signature flannel shirt seen throughout the series. Fans of “Varsity Blues” will have the chance to own the black-and-white Reebok cleats and West Canaan Coyotes cap worn by Van Der Beek as quarterback Mox.

All proceeds from the auction will go towards covering Van Der Beek’s mounting medical expenses. The actor, his wife Kimberly, and their six children relocated to a ranch in Texas in 2020.

Van Der Beek recently had to miss a “Dawson’s Creek” reunion in New York City due to a bout with stomach viruses. In a video message aired during the event, he expressed his disappointment at not being able to attend, which included a live reading with his former castmates.

The auction is a way for fans to support Van Der Beek in his fight against cancer and own a piece of television and film history.

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