Since launching in 1982, the fund which is believed to be the longest running newspaper charity campaign in the UK, received donations for a vital cause which remains close to people’s hearts. Many thousands of people across the city have made the contributions which help to keep the city’s two main hospices running. All cash is split equally between St Gemma’s and Sue Ryder Wheatfields. These photos plucked from the YEP archive showcase the efforts of those who help make a difference over the years. READ MORE: YEP appeal smashes £3million mark
19. May 2012
Tracy Dick from St Gemma's and Donna Woodman from Wheatfields Hospice celebrate 30 years partnership with the YEP Half and Half Appeal. | jpimedia Photo: Tony Johnson
20. May 2014
Youngsters from The Oval in Killingbeck held a cake sale and fundraiser for Half and Half. Pictured, from left, Jacob Shaw, Aimee Gardner and Harrison Shaw. | jpimedia Photo: Graham Lindley
21. September 2014
Angela Butcher, from Hunslet, made jams, chutneys and pies to raise money for Half and Half. | jpimedia Photo: Tony Johnson
22. 2010
Harry Hick from Cross Gates who left 30,000 pounds to the Half and Half Appeal in his will. | other
23. January 2006
Guitar players from Leeds, Rob Galloway, left, and Stephen Cavadino, who raised money for Half and Half. | jpimedia
24. December 2005
Half and Half Appeal Christmas tree at The Light in the city centre. Pictured, from left, are Graham Richards of St Gemma's Hospice, Sue Anderson of The Light and Jo Jones from Wheatfields Hospice. | jpimedia Photo: Dan Oxtoby