James Van Der Beek is selling merchandise from past movies to support families facing «the financial burden of cancer — including my own»
James Van Der Beek is offering fans the chance to buy an autographed Varsity Blues jersey directly from him, with proceeds going toward helping «families recovering from the financial burden of cancer.»
The 47-year-old Varsity Blues star shared the news on Instagram and Facebook on November 22, announcing the sale of merchandise to mark the 25th anniversary of the 1999 sports film, all in support of a meaningful cause.
In the post, Van Der Beek shared a series of nostalgic photos, holding a football and wearing a replica West Canaan Coyotes jersey, similar to the one his character, Jonathan «Mox» Moxon, wore in the film.
James Van Der Beek announced the release of limited edition #4 Moxon jerseys to mark the 25th anniversary of Varsity Blues.
The jerseys, priced at $40 for a replica and $80 for an autographed version, are available on his website, with all proceeds supporting families affected by cancer, including his own.
This effort follows his recent colorectal cancer diagnosis, which he shared last month, thanking his family for their support. In a Thanksgiving post, Van Der Beek expressed gratitude for the love and prayers he’s received, saying, “It all lands and makes a difference.”
James Van Der Beek expressed deep gratitude for his wife, Kimberly, saying she has shown him «unconditional love» and left him in awe. He also thanked his children for keeping him inspired.
In addition to selling merchandise, Van Der Beek will participate in The Real Full Monty, a special event to raise awareness for prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer research.
The two-hour special will feature Van Der Beek alongside other male celebrities, including Anthony Anderson, Taye Diggs, and Tyler Posey, as they prepare for a revealing performance while sharing personal stories about how cancer has affected their lives.
