Bay Ridge floral designer’s mission: Helping kids in hospitals
Robert Rising is proof that great ideas can come out of the most trying circumstances.
Rising, 33, a Bay Ridge resident and owner of Robert Rising Design, a firm that creates floral arrangements and interior designs for weddings, parties, hotel lobbies and corporate events, is also the founder of Project Hope NY, a non-profit group that brings toys, candy and school supplies to hospitalized children.
He got the idea for Project Hope NY during one of the most stressful times in his life.