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Generosity Surges for Van Der Beek Family's Future
12 Feb
Summary
- GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek's family surpassed $1 million.
- Family faced significant financial strain due to medical expenses.
- Donations aim to provide stability for wife and six children.
In the days following the death of James Van Der Beek, aged 48, an outpouring of financial support has been seen for his family. A GoFundMe page established to assist his wife, Kimberly, and their six children has rapidly exceeded its initial target, gathering over $1 million in donations as of February 12, 2026. This effort was initiated to help alleviate the severe financial strain the family experienced due to James's extensive medical care for cancer.
Friends of the family, including Codie Sanchez and Stacy Keibler, have been instrumental in highlighting their plight. Codie Sanchez has pledged to donate $5,000 monthly, emphasizing that James's medical bills left them with little. The GoFundMe's description detailed the family's struggle to remain in their home and ensure their children's continued education amidst uncertain futures.
Notable contributions include matching monthly donations from film producer Lyn Lear and a $2,500 monthly pledge from Zoe Saldana. Guardant Health contributed $25,000, and Martin Blencowe was an early donor of $10,000. James Van Der Beek had previously sold memorabilia to cover his medical bills and resided with his family in Texas.
