Overview
- Hauser announced a fundraising goal of $20,000 by March 1 using paid Cameo video messages.
- He plans a follow-up auction of items and autographs from celebrity friends including Josh Gad, Becky Lynch and Jimmy Kimmel.
- Hauser said he acted after learning Van Der Beek was parting with memorabilia to help pay for colorectal cancer care.
- Anticipating criticism, Hauser cited prior support for causes such as Relay for Life, Smile Train, Neighborly and a ServeLA effort that raised over $100,000.
- Reports note Van Der Beek is being treated for stage 3 colorectal cancer and previously raised about $47,000 via a Propstore auction, and it has not been confirmed whether he has acknowledged Hauser’s campaign.