Who is Manny Kourounis?

[DHort]

It seems he set up Steve's GoFundme acct and then disappeared. Is Steve the only person who can access the acct or does his brother or other relations have access?

[dykker5502]

I tried google him - it seems he owns a coffeshop in NY state:
https://www.google.com/search?q=Manny+K ... UTF-8#ip=1

[jab35]

Here's an earlier post that make me feel he's genuine.
Re: Forming 6 New Model T Clubs
Unread post by KLTagert » Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:58 am

As I understand.
The old MTFCA Long Island T Club disbanded and faded away.
We now have an energetic gentleman, Manny, who is excited to start anew.
You can contact him direct at manny.kourounis@gmail.com
We’ve had a good response from Facebook and along current MTFCA
Members - it can be a very active, fun T Club.

Thanks for your interest and support of the hobby.

Kathy Tagert, MTFCA

[havnfun]

I did a google search on what is required to setup a go fund me account:

A US Social Security number or ITIN
A US driver's license, US State ID, or a passport from any country (cannot be expired)
A residential address in one of the 50 states (not a PO box)
A US phone number
A US bank account in your name (Important: Online payment systems, like PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp, often don't meet document requirements to transfer funds. If you're using an online option, make sure it's truly a bank, like Ally Bank.)
Must be 18 years of age or over

If you create a fundraiser and cannot receive the funds, all donations will be refunded.

[Jim11787]

I’m friends with Manny. Great guy who loves Model T’s. He gets very busy with Halloween decorating for the neighborhood kids and the take down project the next week so he hasn’t been as active. It was very kind of him to set up the Go Fund Me for Jeff.

[Jim11787]

When I say involved for Halloween check out the video I took. Manny’s family put out a donation box and visitors made a nice contribution to St Jude’s Children Hospital. Check out the Model T’s in the display.

https://youtu.be/IpVqzLq0KUI?si=342oIoi84V9X_RHF

[DHort]

Jim, thank you for posting that Manny is legitimate. He almost never posts anything and I am concerned how Steve or
any member of his family would be able to receive any GoFundMe donations if Manny is in NY and Steve and family are
all out west. I do not know how GoFundMe distributes the money collected.

It would be great if some of Steve's family could use those funds so Steve would get a family visitor.

[Jim11787]

Dave I’m not sure how it works but I’ll get ahold of Manny and make him aware of issue.

[1925 Touring]

To me it sounds like Manny is a nice man and will make sure the funds get to Steve.

[mklooksup]

Hello everyone,

I set up Steve's GoFundMe account. I'm not a scammer. I own several restaurants, I'm retired, I have a passion for Model Ts like you all do and Steves accident has upset me a lot.

I have spoken to Steves family members and I have explained how it works to them. For those of you that are concerned, the money collected from Steve's friends is held by GOFUNDME not me. At some point the funds can be distributed directly to Steve or a member of his family. That can happen anytime. I am resposible for handling this only because I set it up.

I assure everryone that I have acted out of concern and not self promotion or my benifit.

I am hearing impaired so if you want to contact me you can TEXT me at 631 445 5697

Manny Kourounis

[Jerry VanOoteghem]

Hello everyone,

I set up Steve's GoFundMe account. I'm not a scammer. I own several restaurants, I'm retired, I have a passion for Model Ts like you all do and Steves accident has upset me a lot.

I have spoken to Steves family members and I have explained how it works to them. For those of you that are concerned, the money collected from Steve's friends is held by GOFUNDME not me. At some point the funds can be distributed directly to Steve or a member of his family. That can happen anytime. I am resposible for handling this only because I set it up.

I assure everryone that I have acted out of concern and not self promotion or my benifit.

I am hearing impaired so if you want to contact me you can TEXT me at 631 445 5697

Manny Kourounis

Thank you for your kind act Manny!

[WayneJ]

Thank you for the explanation.

[Oldav8tor]

Manny - thank you for stepping up to help Steve. I'm sure the funds will be a great comfort to him during his recovery.

[Gen3AntiqueAuto]

He's supposed to be coming to my shop on Wed - I can tell you if he's a real live boy after that if there is still any question!

[vping]

I googled him because he's local and I passed a few of his places. He's legitimately a person and a concerned kind local businessman. Go Long Island!

[DHort]

If you are in New York area, find out which restaurant and have a good meal knowing that it is going to benefit Steve.

Thank you Manny.