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Former \u201cDawson\u2019s Creek\u201d<\/a> star James Van Der Beek <\/a>is putting some of his celebrity artifacts up for auction<\/a> next month as he navigates a cancer diagnosis. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The 48-year-old actor and father of six shared last November that he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer<\/a>. On Wednesday, he announced that he will be selling some cherished items he\u2019s saved over the years in order to pay for medical expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n One of the pieces Van Der Beek is selling in Propstore\u2019s Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction <\/a>running Dec. 5 to 7 is the necklace his character on \u201cDawson\u2019s Creek\u201d gave to Katie Holmes\u2019 character, Joey, for prom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n That necklace is expected to sell for between $26,400 to $52,800, while the outfit Van Der Beek wore on the \u201cDawson\u2019s Creek\u201d pilot could bring in as much as $4,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Meanwhile, fans of Van Der Beek\u2019s 1999 film, \u201cVarsity Blues,\u201d could buy the cleats he wore for as much as $2,600.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cI\u2019ve 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\u2019s clear that the time is now,\u201d Van Der Beek told People.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cWhile I have some nostalgia tugging at me as I part with these items, it feels good to be able to offer them through Propstore\u2019s auction to share with those who have supported my work over the years.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Truth<\/span>Has No<\/span>Bias<\/span><\/p>\n Your Support<\/span>Fuels<\/span>Our Mission<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Your Support<\/span>Fuels<\/span>Our Mission<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n