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James Van Der Beek auctioning off memorabilia to help cover costs of cancer battle. The 48-year-old actor, who was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023, has teamed up with Propstore to offer fans the chance to own some of the most cherished memorabilia from his career. According to People, 100% of the proceeds from the sale will go directly to Van Der Beek to help with the financial cost of fighting cancer. Key items include the flannel shirt Van Der Beek wore as Dawson Leery for many episodes of the teen drama Dawson's Creek as well as the necklace Dawson gifted Katie Holmes' character Joey Potter for prom, among other memorabilia from the show. The necklace is expected to fetch between $26,400 and $52,800, while Dawson's pilot episode outfit is expected to sell for almost $4,000. From the 1999 film Varsity Blues, the actor is auctioning off his quarterback character's cleats and West Caana Coyotes cap. Van Der Beek said in a statement: ”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.” "While I have some nostalgia tugging at me as I part with these items, it feels good to be able to offer them through Propstore's auction to share with those who have supported my work over the years.” Propstore's Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction will be held between 5 and 7 December. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with cancer in August 2023, but he did not make the news public until November 2024.
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