James Van Der Beek Sells “Dawson’s Creek” Memorabilia for Cancer Treatment

James Van Der Beek is parting with some cherished items from his “Dawson’s Creek” days. The 48-year-old actor is auctioning off memorabilia from the beloved teen drama series to help fund his cancer treatment. He received a stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis last year.

In collaboration with Propstore, fans will have a chance to buy these pieces. The Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction is scheduled to run from December 5th to December 7th.

All funds raised will support Van Der Beek in his ongoing fight against cancer.

Among the items available are the necklace that Dawson (played by Van Der Beek) gifted to Joey (Katie Holmes) for prom, with an estimated sale price between $26,400 and $52,800, as well as his costume from the pilot episode valued at around $4,000. He is also selling hats from the 1999 film “Varsity Blues.”

“I’ve saved these treasures for years, thinking about the right moment to share them,” Van Der Beek commented. “Considering the recent twists in my life, I believe now is the right time.” Though he feels nostalgic about letting these items go, he’s glad to offer them to fans who have supported him over the years.

Van Der Beek starred alongside Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, and Joshua Jackson on “Dawson’s Creek” from 1998 to 2003. He missed a recent reunion of the cast due to illness, while the others gathered for a live reading of the show’s pilot episode in New York City, which raised funds for F Cancer and Van Der Beek.

Despite not being able to attend, he recorded a message for the event. His wife, Kimberly, represented the family, bringing their six children along and joining the cast on stage to perform the show’s theme song, “I Don’t Want To Wait,” by Paula Cole.

He first revealed his cancer diagnosis in November of last year and mentioned in July that living with the illness feels like a “full-time job” that might carry on for the rest of his life.

As a father of six, he has been transparent with his children about his health challenges. “They know when I’m having a tough day; they can feel it,” he said. “I think it’s important to be honest with them.”