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<div>My name is Asa Newton, and I’m fundraising for someone who means the world to me—my mentor, Chef James Morier.
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<div>James is not just a brilliant chef—he’s a visionary. He cooks for all the right reasons: to nourish, to uplift, and to share joy. As the heart and hands behind Cosmic Bird, a wildly popular vegan pop-up restaurant, James has redefined comfort food with his incredible fauxltry dishes. From Kentucky to California, Chicago to Hawaii, and nearly ever state in between his bold flavors and compassionate cuisine have made him a favorite in the plant-based food scene.
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<div>But today, James is in crisis.
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<div>In September 2024, James was hit hard by a severe case of acute bronchitis, which developed into lung polyps. In December, while still recovering, he suffered a serious fall. The physical toll has left him immobile, critically obese, and struggling to survive. As his health declined, so did his financial situation. He’s now facing:
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<div>Eviction
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<div>Overdue bills
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<div>Van repairs (essential for Cosmic Bird’s pop-ups)
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<div>Limited access to healthy, healing food
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<div>Despite all of this, James remains hopeful. With the help of his medical team, he is slowly healing—but the weight of financial stress is threatening to undo all the progress he’s made.
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<div>How You Can Help
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<div>Your donations will directly support James with:
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<div>Temporary housing &amp; basic living needs
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<div>Restoring access to healthy meals
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<div>Medical follow-up care
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<div>Van repairs for his personal use and food pop-up business opportunities
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<div>Grabage bills from restaruant
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<div>Storage fees ( storing his kitchen equiptment)
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<div>Past Phone bills from restaraunt
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<div>Rebuilding the Cosmic Bird dream
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<div>Our goal is to relieve the crushing financial burden so James can focus on what matters most: healing, rebuilding, and getting back to the kitchen where he belongs.
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<div>✨ Let’s help Bring James back from financial and health crisis and bring Cosmic Bird Back to Life
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<div>James has touched so many lives with his food and his spirit. He’s one of the rare people who gives all of himself to his craft and community. Now, he needs us.
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<div>If you can donate—thank you.
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<div>If you can share—thank you.
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<div>If you believe in second chances and cosmic food that feeds more than just hunger—this is your moment to help.
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<div>Let’s help James make the comeback he deserves.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>Asa Newton
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Help Chef James in health crisis & reignite Cosmic Bird

Help Chef James in health crisis & reignite Cosmic Bird

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