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Actor Rallies Support for Van Der Beek's Cancer Fight
27 Jan
Summary
- Hauser aims to raise $20,000 via Cameo for Van Der Beek's treatment.
- Van Der Beek is auctioning personal items to fund cancer therapy.
- Hauser highlights past charity work to preempt criticism.
Actor Paul Walter Hauser has initiated a charitable campaign to assist fellow actor James Van Der Beek with his ongoing cancer treatment. Van Der Beek recently shared that he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024 and is auctioning personal memorabilia to fund his medical care.
Hauser expressed his concern, stating he would not want to sell his own cherished items for treatment. He has committed to raising $20,000 through Cameo by March 1. Additionally, Hauser plans to host an auction featuring donated items from various celebrity friends.
He proactively addressed potential online criticism by detailing his prior philanthropic activities, including stand-up comedy for a cancer charity walk and significant fundraising for ServeLA. Hauser emphasized his respect for Van Der Beek and urged collective support during this difficult period.
In a recent interview, Van Der Beek described his cancer journey as requiring immense patience and strength, admitting to private moments of fear. Despite the challenges, he reported feeling good and is actively pursuing various treatments.
