Actor James Van Der Beek is feeling the financial strain related to covering his medical treatments after he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Sources spoke about how the actor is motivating his followers through his Instagram account to order a football jersey from his 1999 hit film Varsity Blues. He promised them that he would sign it before Christmas as a gift.

He appeared in a series of promotional images wearing sports shirts that had his last name printed on the back as he played the quarterback character Jonathan Mox Moxon.

He did get a little emotional and admitted in a very humble way that cancer is expensive and that’s why he needs the funds from this initiative so he can pay for his treatment.

The star confessed only recently to the world that he was battling the deadly disease and was therefore going through a financial burden to pay for it.

The news left many fans heartbroken while others promised to purchase for the cause and also sent him love and get well soon messages. Insiders spoke about how the alum had no choice but to disclose the news about his disease to the world as a leading tabloid vowed to go public with the news soon.