Actor James Van Der Beek48 years old, icon of the 90s thanks to his role Dawson Leery in the cult series “Dawson River“, he decided to give up some of his most valuable possessions to pay for his treatment colon cancer stage 3, diagnosed in November 2024. In collaboration with Propstore, they will auction off personal memorabilia during the Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, taking place from December 5 to 7 in London with a global online auction. People report it.
Memorabilia for sale and prices
Among the items for sale (here’s the catalog) is the famous necklace that Dawson gave Joey Potter (played by Katie Holmes) for prom, estimated at between 26,400 and 52,800 dollars, and the outfit worn in the series’ pilot, worth up to 4,000 dollars.
100% of the proceeds will be used to cover the “high costs” of treatment, as the actor underlined on social media with the hashtag #cancerexpensive.
Donate to cancer
This isn’t the first time Van Der Beek has undertaken a similar initiative: last year, for the 25th anniversary of “Varsity Blues,” he sold autographed merchandise and donated the proceeds to families impacted by cancer, including his own. The father of six children with his wife Kimberly Brook, the actor emotionally shared his decision: «I have kept this treasure for years, waiting for the right moment. With the recent unexpected changes in life, it was clear that now was the time. There’s a bit of nostalgia in releasing it, but it’s good for me to share it with those who have supported my work over the years.”
Support from fans
The move has sparked a wave of support from fans, given how “Dawson’s Creek” — which aired from 1998 to 2003 — left its mark on generations with its stories of friendship and teenage growth. Van Der Beek, who recently missed a cast reunion due to an intestinal illness, continues to battle optimism, calling cancer a “full-time job” but saying he feels “great” despite the uncertainty. The auction not only represents a gesture of resilience, but also a bridge between his Hollywood past and his current struggles, offering collectors a piece of television history with real impact.
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