Van Der Beek Sells Signed Varsity Blues Jerseys for Cancer Funds

James Van Der Beek, the actor known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," shared a video on Instagram on Monday promoting signed replicas of his character's jersey from the 1999 film to raise funds for his stage 3 colorectal cancer treatment and support for other affected families. In the clip, the 48-year-old Van Der Beek appeared energetic as he tossed a football while wearing the white away-game jersey emblazoned with the name "Moxon" and number 4, his character's details from the high school football drama.

The post highlighted the jersey's significance to Van Der Beek, who wrote in the caption: "By popular demand! My favorite jersey. Maybe it was all the fun plays we got to run in the football sequences for the away games but I always loved putting on the varsity whites." He noted that a previous release of the blue home jersey last year had overwhelmed him with support, adding, "It has meant more than I can ever express." Proceeds from the new unsigned jerseys, priced at $40, and signed versions at $80, will directly aid his ongoing care and assist families facing similar challenges. "Thank you for the love, the prayers, the support, and for making this...