Summary
Actor James Van Der Beek is auctioning memorabilia from his acting career to pay for his cancer treatment. The auction will feature items from his TV shows and movies, including pieces from "Dawson’s Creek." All proceeds will go towards his medical expenses.
Key Facts
- James Van Der Beek was diagnosed with Stage III colorectal cancer in the previous year.
- He is partnering with Propstore for a memorabilia auction in December.
- Items include his outfit from the "Dawson’s Creek" pilot, worth around $4,000.
- Another item is a necklace from "Dawson’s Creek," estimated between $26,400 and $52,800.
- The auction proceeds will help cover Van Der Beek's cancer treatment costs.
- The auction event will occur live in London on December 6-7 and will be accessible globally.
- Colorectal cancer is the fourth most-common cancer in the U.S., with over 150,000 cases annually.
- Treatment costs for colorectal cancer are the second-highest among cancers in the U.S.
