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Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:17 pm
by 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?
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:31 pm
by 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
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:32 pm
by 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
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:36 pm
by 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.
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:18 pm
by 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.
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:26 pm
by 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
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 7:59 pm
by 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.
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 8:40 pm
by Jim11787
Dave I’m not sure how it works but I’ll get ahold of Manny and make him aware of issue.
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:05 pm
by 1925 Touring
To me it sounds like Manny is a nice man and will make sure the funds get to Steve.
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:23 am
by 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
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:13 am
by Jerry VanOoteghem
mklooksup wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:23 am
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!
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:14 pm
by WayneJ
Thank you for the explanation.
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:18 pm
by 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.
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:16 pm
by 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!
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:22 pm
by 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!
Re: Who is Manny Kourounis?
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:49 pm
by 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.