A STATUE of Clyde, the 2014 Commonwealth Games mascot, which was painted in the colours of Unicef has been given to the charity to help raise funds for the Put Children First appeal.
The fibreglass model, which stood in St Enoch Square, Glasgow, will be auctioned off and proceeds from the sale will go to help vulnerable children in Scotland and throughout the Commonwealth.
Unicef Clyde formed part of Clyde's Trail of 25 statues which were designed by Glasgow schoolchildren and located across the city.
Councillor Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: "The best ever Commonwealth Games broke new ground on a number of levels, including its innovative philanthropic partnership with children's charity Unicef.
"Part of the lasting legacy of this partnership is the £5 million raised during the 11-day sporting spectacular.
"On behalf of the city, I am delighted that Glasgow City Council is donating Unicef Clyde to Unicef so that he will be given a new home and that the funds raised for the Put Children First appeal will benefit children around the Commonwealth."
Unicef's Commonwealth Games Project Director, Tom Burstow, said: "We are immensely grateful to everyone who has backed our campaign."
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