Friend of James Van Der Beek Defends Family's Fundraiser After Backlash
Summary
A GoFundMe campaign was created to help James Van Der Beek's family after his death from cancer. The fundraiser exceeded its original goal, but some online users criticized it due to the family's recent purchase of a Texas ranch. Friends and family defended the campaign, explaining the financial difficulties they faced.Key Facts
- James Van Der Beek passed away from stage III colorectal cancer.
- He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their six children.
- A GoFundMe campaign raised $2,642,988 out of an initial $1.5 million goal.
- Famous director Steven Spielberg donated $25,000 to the fundraiser.
- The family bought a $4.7 million ranch in Texas shortly before Van Der Beek's death.
- Online critics questioned the fundraising due to the family's ranch purchase.
- Van Der Beek's friend, Mehcad Brooks, defended the fundraiser against criticism.
- The family clarified they moved from renting to owning the ranch with help from friends through a trust.
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