Peter sparks a special project

PETER Jellie lived his life to the full.So it is no surprise that in his final days he threw himself behind one of the region's most ambitious projects.The Midfield Meat direct livestock sales co-ordinator lost his battle with oesophagus cancer earlier this year, leaving a legacy to help others living with the disease.Tomorrow a barbecue and family day will be held at Warrnambool's Meat Barn to raise money for Peter's Project.It aims to build a cancer wellness centre in the city, which would support cancer patients, their families and health professionalsMr Jellie's wife Vicki told The Standard yesterday her husband was "larger than life" and determined to help others."He was turning 50 next March and he really wanted to reach that milestone," Mrs Jellie said."Then after he died we found in his briefcase plans for the party which would have guest speakers -- the works -- and also be a cancer fund-raiser. He really wanted to improve services for cancer patients."Warrnambool cancer support co-ordinator Shane Timms said a wellness centre would cost "big dollars" and was a long-term project.Midfield Meat managing director Colin McKenna is helping support Peter's Project and will match the funds raised at the Meat Barn barbecue dollar-for-dollar.