Actor James Van Der Beek will once again sell collector’s items from some of his beloved films and TV shows, to help fund his treatment for colorectal cancer.
“I left these treasures for many years, waiting for the right time to do something with them, and with all the twists and turns that life has not seen yet,” said the life of today, “said the life Van Der Beek people.
The collection, which includes a dress that she wearing the Creek pilot in Dawsonand a hat shown in 1999 Film varsity blueswill be paid at the annual Winter Suffering Fun in Living Memorabilia, which runs from 5 December to 7 December.
This is the second time that Van Der Beek, who rose to fame for his eponymous role in the hit TV series Dawson, has revealed his diagnosis late last year. The 48-year-old actor said at the time that he had reason to be optimistic and continued to work, appearing in the movie included: the qlisode of Walker, a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger.
Van Der Bee also participated in the real full mony, a one-hour special in support of cancer research and known male celebrity strip teases, last year.
His need to sell some prized assets has brought the skyrocketing cost of cancer treatment in the US into sharper focus. The National Cancer Institute estimated costs will reach around $209bn in the country in 2020. Average cost for treatment for individual patients, according to AARP.
Van Der Beeek says selling things is bittersweet.
“While I have some nostalgia pulling at me as I part with these things, it’s great that you can offer them through the propstore auction to share with those who have supported my work over the years,” he said.