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James Van Der Beek announced on Sunday, Sept. 21, that he is recovering from illness and unable to attend the Dawson's Creek reunion event in New York City

Despite his absence, members of Van Der Beek's family, along with his wife, Kimberly, and their six kids, all plan to be in attendance

The event is a show of support, not only to F Cancer and cancer research, but to Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer last year

Kimberly Van Der Beek and her kids are representing their family on a special night.

The mom of six and her kids plan to join other members of Van Der Beek's family at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City for the Dawson's Creek reunion event on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Kimberly confirmed her intent to go while answering fans

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