James Van Der Beek, who played Dawson on the popular teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” in the 1990s, is selling rare items from the show and his movie “Varsity Blues” to help pay for the high medical costs of his stage 3 colorectal cancer battle. The auction, which is being put on with the help of Propstore, will have things like Van Der Beek’s famous flannel shirts from “Dawson’s Creek,” his character’s prom necklace, and the football cap and cleats from “Varsity Blues.” The auction will take place from December 5 to 7, 2025, and people will be able to bid in person and online.
Van Der Beek said in a heartfelt statement that he had kept these valuable items for years, but after getting sick, he thought it was time to give them to fans and collectors. The money will only be used to help pay for his cancer treatment. Van Der Beek publicly announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024. Since then, he has been getting treatment with the support of his family.
The auction has some really special items that are likely to get high bids. For example, the “Dawson’s Creek” pilot outfit is expected to sell for almost $4,000, and the prom necklace is expected to sell for between $26,400 and $52,800. Van Der Beek had to miss a reunion table read by the show’s original cast that raised money for cancer charities, so this is the next step in their efforts to raise money.
Fans can buy a piece of ’90s pop culture history at this auction, which also helps Van Der Beek fight cancer. This shows how personal items can be very useful in tough times.
