James Van Der Beek has opened up about what he’s doing to pay for his cancer treatment. The Dawson’s Creek alum recently turned to his Instagram Story to encourage his followers to buy a football jersey from his 1999 movie Varsity Blues that he would autograph himself. He promised that the jersey would arrive in time for Christmas.

James Van Der Beek, the "Dawson's Creek" star, is selling signed jerseys from the 1999 football film "Varsity Blues" to pay for his cancer treatments.

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Actor James Van Der Beek is selling his “Varsity Blues” character’s football jersey to help with the “financial burden” of cancer.  Read More

The 47-year-old actor was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer. James Van Der Beek Selling Varsity Blues Merch to Cover Cancer Treatment

"100% of my net proceeds will go to families recovering from the financial burden of cancer (including my own 😇)," the actor shared via Instagram.

James Van Der Beek has been selling his Varsity Blues merchandise in an attempt to raise funds for his expensive treatment after his crushing cancer diagnosis

James Van Der Beek has noticed the financial toll that cancer takes on patients such as himself. “Merch drop! Excited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of #VarsityBlues with a limited edition #4 Moxon jersey — each one personally autographed by me,