James Van Der Beek poses in his replica ‘Varsity Blues’ jersey.Photo:James Van Der Beek/Instagram
James Van Der Beek/Instagram
James Van Der Beekis raising money for “families recovering from the financial burden of cancer.”
TheVarsity Bluesalum, 47, revealed on bothInstagramandFacebookon Nov. 22 that he is selling merchandise in honor of the 25th anniversary of the 1999 sports film — all for a good cause.
“100% of my net proceeds will go to families recovering from the financial burden of cancer (including my own 😇),” he added.
Van Der Beek’s fundraising effort comes after theDawson’s Creekstar revealed to PEOPLE last month that he had beendiagnosed with colorectal cancer. At the time, he shared that he is “taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family.” He and his wife Kimberlyshare six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah.
The actor also reflected on his cancer diagnosis in a Thanksgivingpostshared on Instagram on Thursday, Nov. 28. Alongside a photo of his family, Van Der Beek wrote, “It’s been a tough year… and I’m thankful for all of it.”
“For the giant life re-direct cancer has placed in my path. For the gift of knowing what it feels like to have friends come through on such a profound level, and in ways I never would have been able to ask for had I not been going through it,” he continued.
Van Der Beek also shared that he is “grateful to each and every one of you who has reached out and sent good vibes and prayers,” adding, “It all lands and makes a difference.”
James Van Der Beek.Stephen Lovekin/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
Stephen Lovekin/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
The two-hour special event features Van Der Beek alongsideAnthony Anderson,Taye Diggs,Chris Jones,Tyler PoseyandBruno Toniolias they train and rehearse for “the most revealing performance of their careers”
“Leading up to the final disrobing, the men will expand their limits, test their modesty and strengthen their bond with a series of rehearsals and experiences, both private and public, designed to build confidence and remove them far from their comfort zone and forge a brotherhood,” the official logline reads. “Along the way, each of the celebrities will share their personal stories of how cancer has impacted their lives.”
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source: people.com
