Dante Moore’s mother, Jera Jane, is a fighter and survivor who battled breast cancer and became a beacon of hope for others who are going through the disease. It was in his freshman year, when Moore trudged throughout the season at UCLA, with his mom’s painful journey tugging close to his heart. “She got diagnosed with it during spring ball last year,” he shared last year. Ever since, the QB has been advocating for the ‘Pink month.’

On October 5, Moore took part in the second annual Power of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Autzen Stadium, along with the 500 people who came forward for this noble initiative. Moore let out his emotions, talking about his mom’s journey. “Just when Oregon fans couldn’t love Oregon QB Dante Moore any more…Moore is getting involved with breast cancer awareness,” wrote Sports Illustrated’s Bri Amaranthus on X.

“My mom, she usually texts with her voice,” recalled Moore in an interview with Rob Mosley last October. When his mother revealed her cancer, it shattered him. “So like, when I was reading the message, it was a long paragraph, and then she sent another message and she was like, ‘I have cancer.’ And it said cancer, like she spelt it wrong, and I was just praying like she didn’t mean what she meant to say.”

During the rally, Moore met and interacted with Men Wear Pink of Lane County ambassador James Conners and rally speaker April Brown. Participants wore sashes, expressing their support to fight breast cancer.

Growing up with three brothers and a sister, Dante’s family is a close-knit abode. “I remember I dropped my phone. Looking down, I dropped my phone, and tears started rushing down my face.” He calls himself ‘mama’s boy,’ with tears rolling past his cheeks as he took in the pained confession from his mom.

A 17-year-old son, who loved his mom to death, was afraid he might lose her. “Your mother is the one who brought you into this world, and of course, you don’t want to lose your mother; you don’t want to lose anyone in your family.” But he stood strong, holding her hands throughout her journey. It was a challenging time.

Back in November 2023, Mama Jera underwent surgery. “Today’s the day. Let’s get this cancer out and move on in life. Love you babies, ” she wrote on X, with Moore penning an emotional note, “You got this moma🙏🏼 .” Finally, in July last year, the Moore family cried with joy. “Today, Momma is Cancer Free! Truly appreciate everyone’s prayers,” Moore shared on X.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with their star quarterback, the Ducks have been standing tall, fighting cancer.

Oregon Ducks stand strong with Moore

Before the “White Out” clash, the Oregon community wore “Give Cancer Hell” shirts in an effort to spread awareness regarding it. Even during the live broadcast of the game, head coach Dan Lanning, who shared a personal painful experience while his wife, Sauphia, battled with Osteosarcoma, made an announcement.

“Cancer is the biggest fight in the history of the world. We will win. It will be hard, but we’re built for it. We care. Every breath, of every second, of every day.” Sauphia designed the ‘Heroes’ line-up of Oregon uniforms last year, standing alongside people who are battling cancer. “Give Cancer Hell.”

Billionaire booster and Ducks alum Phil Knight and his wife have been pretty active raising awareness regarding cancer. Back in August, they donated $2 billion to the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. His donation has been the largest sum donated to a U.S. University, college, or a health institution.