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Actor James Van Der Beek said he is selling autographed “Varsity Blues” items to help families struggling with the costs of cancer treatments after revealing his own cancer diagnosis last month.

In an Instagram post last week, Van Der Beek, 47, shared photos of himself wearing a blue jersey from the 1999 sports film and holding a soccer ball.

The actor, also known for his eponymous role as Dawson Leery in “Dawson’s Creek,” said he was “looking forward to celebrating the 25th anniversary” of the film and selling “limited edition” jerseys with the number 4 and “Moxon.” ” – the name of his character, quarterback Jonathan “Mox” Moxon.

“100% of my net proceeds go to families recovering from the financial burden of cancer (including my own),” the actor wrote on Instagram.

There are signed and unsigned jerseys for sale on Van Der Beek’s website.

CNN has reached out to the actor’s representatives for comment.

Van Der Beek announced last month that he was undergoing treatment for colon cancer.

“I have dealt with this diagnosis privately and, with the support of my incredible family, have taken steps to resolve it,” he said in a statement. “There is reason for optimism and I feel good.”

Van Der Beek has six children with his wife Kimberly.

In “Varsity Blues,” Van Der Beek plays an academic-minded backup quarterback for his small-town high school football team during a difficult season. The cult film also stars the late Paul Walker, Jon Voight, Ali Larter and Amy Smart.

According to the American Cancer Society, about one in 23 men and one in 25 women in the United States will be diagnosed with colon cancer during their lifetime.

The cost of cancer treatment in the United States can place a tremendous financial burden on patients and their families. A 2022 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network survey found that 51% of cancer patients and survivors reported incurring medical debt due to the cost of their cancer treatment.