Sanders Cartoon Mascots

bringing joy & Fun to Your Child's Birthday Party!

story by Alicia White, photography by Fred Salley

You know that feeling you have when you’re meeting someone for the first time and there’s this huge sensation of knowing that God purposely placed them in your path? That for some bigger reason, He wanted you to shake hands and share a smile with this person. This is exactly how I felt when meeting Robin Sanders and six of her children, along with three sweet grandchildren. This family has learned how to use their blessings in a big way and share it with others to enjoy. By dressing up in character costumes, they are providing smiles to little boys and girls all across the Pee Dee. Originally from Mullins, South Carolina, Robin graduated from Mullins High School and attended Florence Darlington Technical College and Virginia Technical College. She’s currently working on a degree in Business Management to help further the success of her business - Sanders Cartoon Mascots. Robin is the proud mama of seven kids - Ericka, Devin, Davon, Stephen, Kabresha, Jamaal, and Jakira; all of which play a role in the family business. Robin has spent most of her life raising children. Now that some of her kids are adults, she’s also stepped into the role of grandmother. For years she has learned and relearned what it takes to bring a smile to a child’s face. One thing that never failed to brighten a smile was a child seeing a cartoon character in person! “In July of 2018, I ordered a Mickey mascot for my oldest granddaughter’s birthday party,” Robin explains. “She enjoyed Mickey being at her party so much that I had the idea to use Mickey at other parties for children.” Robin pitched the idea to her children and to her surprise, they all loved the idea of dressing up like cartoon characters to bring happiness to a child. “We have been doing birthday parties ever since and my kids never get tired of doing them, which is the best thing.” When asked about a memorable mascot moment, Robin mentions a charity event she worked in Mullins. This was the character's first public appearance like this and the group felt like they were where they belonged. “The unity is what made this event so memorable. I felt a sense of placement, like running this business was my calling and it wasn’t just something that took me further from my purpose. It was my purpose.” Some of the character choices include Spiderman, Pink Panther, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Hello Kitty, CoComelon JJ, and of course no birthday is complete without an appearance by Mickey and Minnie Mouse! The Sander’s crew isn’t just going to show up and sign a few autographs, they are all about interacting with the kids! They dance and play games with the kids, too! In addition to cartoon mascots, Robin and her group can easily do the planning and decorating for the party to coincide with your choice in character. You let them know your needs and they'll take it from there. The next time your find yourself hitting a wall and running out of time to plan a party, consider calling this sweet family to provide everything you need. The Sanders will entertain your child and their guests while making you look like the super-parent you truly are!

For more information on having Sanders Cartoon Mascots at your next birthday or event, contact Robin at (843) 496-1158 or robinsanders349@gmail.com.