While talking with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America, James Van Der Beek said his health journey has been “a lot” for him emotionally. The 47-year-old actor became popular through his roles in the TV series Dawson’s Creek and the movie Varsity Blues.

James Van Der Beek is using his star power to support cancer patients like himself. On Friday, November 22, the 47-year-old actor, who recently announced he was battling colorectal cancer, shared via Instagram that he was selling signed jerseys in honor of the beloved 1999 sports film Varsity Blues — he starred as football player Jonathan "Mox" Moxon.

Actor James Van Der Beek said he is selling signed “Varsity Blues” merchandise to help families struggling with the cost of cancer treatments, following his revelation earlier this month of his own cancer diagnosis.

James Van Der Beek has opened up about new details regarding his health a month after going public with his Stage 3 colorectal cancer. The Dawson’s Creek alum recently appeared on Good Morning America for his first live television interview with Robin Roberts since revealing his cancer diagnosis to People magazine.

James Van Der Beek, who was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer, is doing his part to make cancer treatment more accessible for himself and others.