Leading actor in the series dawson grows up, James Van Der Beek, 48, will be offering fans of the late 1990s teen drama the chance to acquire rare items from his personal collection. 100% of the money he raised will be used to pay for the expensive treatment for his colon cancer, which he was diagnosed with in November 2024. “I’ve been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right moment to do something with them, and given all the unexpected turns life has thrown at me lately, it’s clear that moment has come,” the actor exclusively told the magazine. people This Tuesday.
Your object will be part of the title auction winter entertainment memorabilia live auction, The work includes costumes, props, and set decoration elements that recall the series’ most important moments. The event, which will be open to the public for the first time, will be held from December 5th to 7th. “While I am filled with nostalgia as I part with these items, I am happy to offer them through the Prop Store auction and share them with those who have supported my work over the years,” he commented to the aforementioned publication.
Fans of the six-season series, which aired from 1998 to 2003, will have the opportunity to purchase the necklace that Van Der Beek’s Dawson Lilley gave Joey Potter, played by Katie Holmes, for prom. Estimated prices range from $26,400 to $52,800. Dawson’s costumes from the pilot episode, including a brown flannel shirt, are also on sale and are expected to fetch about $4,000.
Some of the movies will also appear Game of Champions (Varsity Blues), His followers will be able to bid on the soccer shoes he wore during the filming of this emotional American football story, as well as his Western California Coyotes team cap. Last year, the actor revealed that he was selling autographed soccer shirts to commemorate the film’s 25th anniversary to cover some of his medical expenses. “100% of my net profits will be donated to families (including myself) who are recovering from the financial burden of cancer,” she wrote on her Instagram profile, which has around 2 million followers. Furthermore, he added: “This has been a difficult year…and I’m grateful for everything. For the profound change that cancer has brought to my life, and for knowing what it feels like to have the unconditional support of my friends in a way I never could have imagined had I not been through this disease.”
Last September, the interpreter had to cancel an appearance at a reunion of the film’s actors. dawson grows up In New York. Although he was not physically present due to health issues, he made a surprise appearance in a video that caused concern among his followers due to his thin appearance. The purpose of the conference was exactly that: to raise money for the “Fuck Cancer” organization. His friend Lin-Manuel Miranda read the script for him at the event, and his wife and six children also represented the actor. In the video, Van Der Beek thanked fans of the series for coming out and buying tickets for charity. “I want to get on stage and thank everyone in the theater for being here tonight, from the cast to the crew, everyone who was doing something and was so generous, and especially each and every one of you. You are the best fans in the world,” he said in the video.