Vicki Jellie started Peter's Project in 2010 after losing her husband Peter to cancer in 2008.
Support for Peter's Project grew quickly in the local community. Pictured with a bumper sticker in 2010 is student Cassandra McCosh from Mailors Flat.
Vicki Jellie, then State Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu and South West MP Denis Napthine, pictured after the Coalition announced a commitment to fund radiotherapy facilities if elected in November 2010.
The Warrnambool Plovers rugby club raised money for Peter's Project in this game against Ballarat in 2011.
John Keats and Greg Kew did a 24-hour treadmill challenge to raise money for charities including Peter's Project in November 2011.
Zumba instructors got together to do a Zumbathon to raise money for Peter's Project.
Gloria Jeans are one of many local companies to raise money for Peter's Project. Gloria Jeans are running a high tea for Peter's Project. Pictured are franchisees Helen Spehr and Shay Zimmer at their high tea event.
Tracey Kew and Josie Farrar organised a silent auction of sporting memorabilia at the Replay Match between Merrivale and Old Collegions to raise money for Peter's Project.
Colin Whiting shaved his mo for Peter's Project in 2011.
In 2011, Warrnambool Primary School students Jos Medley and Jesse Carter raised $760, with the support of their fellow students.
Vicki Jellie, member for Wannon Dan Tehan, and Denis Napthine were not impressed when Health Minister Tanya Plibersek snubbed Peter’s Project campaigners earlier this year. The sign behind them shows the distance from south-west town's to the closest cancer centre.
Seven breweries donated kegs to the Warrnambool Hotel to raise money for Peter's Project and St John of God Mental Health on Australia Day weekend this year. Pictured left to right is John Parkinson from St John of God Mental Health, Dr Terri Hayes, Warrnambool Hotel publican Stephen Philpot, Vicki Jellie from Peters Project, and Maree Sim from Warrnambool Medical Clinic.
Dr Terri Hayes shaved her head for Peter's Project on Australia Day.
Auctioneer Jack Kelly (centre) controls a strong crowd at Cooramook Hall's farm machinery auction raising money for Peter's Project in February.
Peter's Project director Vicki Jellie and Premier Denis Napthine celebrate the announcement of State Budget funding for a radiotherapy facility in Warrnambool. Click through the gallery to see the progress of Peter's Project through recent years.
GALLERY: The journey of Peter's Project