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James Van Der Beek is sharing some treasured pieces of his career memorabilia with fans.
The actor, 48, has teamed up with Propstore to offer fans a rare opportunity to take home cherished items from his personal collection in their Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, which will be held Dec. 5–7, 2025.
The auction features items released to the public for the first time as Van Der Beek parts with wardrobe, props and set pieces that trace his career-defining moments. 100% of the proceeds from these items will go to Van Der Beek to help with the financial cost of fighting cancer. The actor and father of six was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer last year.
Dawson’s Creek fans will have a chance to own the necklace Dawson gifted Joey for prom, which is estimated to bring in anywhere from $26,400 to $52,800. Dawson’s pilot episode outfit is expected to bring in up to nearly $4,000, as well as other items from the series, which ran from 1998 to 2003.
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For fans of Van Der Beek’s work in 1999’s Varsity Blues, there are the actor’s film-worn cleats and West Caana Coyotes Hat.
“I’ve been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right time to do something with them, and with all of the recent unexpected twists and turns life has presented recently, it’s clear that the time is now,” shares Van Der Beek.
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“While I have some nostalgia tugging at me as I part with these items, it feels good to be able to offer them through Propstore’s auction to share with those who have supported my work over the years.”
Interested bidders can register now, with live in-room bidding taking place in London on Dec. 6, and global bidding available through Dec. 7, 2025.
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“I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” he told PEOPLE at the time of his cancer diagnosis. “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”
Since announcing the diagnosis, Van Der Beek has continued acting while also prioritizing his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six children.
