LAS VEGAS — Despite battling cancer, Calvin Kuehl is still making people smile through kind gestures, a positive attitude, and his own larger-than-life smile. The 68-year-old, retired marble and tile industry worker was named the January winner of the Community Smiles Nominations, a recognition program from Move 4 Less, a local moving company owned by longtime friends.
Kuehl received the most nominations in January from people who answered the question, “Why does this person make you and/or our community smile?”
“Calvin amazes me every day. He is a kind soul and insists on helping people as much as he can. It’s what he does, ever since we first met,” wrote Elaine Kuehl, his wife of 38 years. “He would say this person needs help or this person told me he has no food to eat, and we can help them and invite them to dinner. Kindness does not cost a thing.”
Calvin had colon cancer and throat cancer, and now has chemotherapy for liver cancer three times a month.
“Calvin has been through such a tough year battling liver cancer, but nothing keeps him down and from helping in his community. He is such an inspiration to others,” wrote Jazmin Marzan in her nomination. “He is always saying, ‘Hello, how are you?’ and ‘How is your day?’ He believes if you do not see a smile on someone’s face, give them one of yours.”
Nominator Thomas Kozan said, “Calvin will give anyone the shirt off his back. He truly makes me smile and want to help even more.”
Move 4 Less representatives presented Calvin with a $1,000 Visa gift card and a basket of goodies during a surprise presentation that Elaine planned for him after coming home from one of his chemo treatments. “I had a feeling something was going on, but that is just like Elaine to do,” he said of the recognition and ceremony. “This is so much more than I could’ve imagined.”
The Community Smiles Nominations were created by Move 4 Less to honor local everyday heroes who make people smile by their actions or deeds. “Calvin Kuehl is the perfect example of why we developed this program,” said Maggie Kolesar, Move 4 Less general sales manager. “He is such a kind man who glows positivity. We were so glad to meet Calvin and Elaine and present this award and prizes to them. They truly made us smile.”
The Community Smiles Nominations is an extension of the Move 4 Less tagline, “Smile! It’s Moving Day!”, and the company’s efforts to move customers as easily and stress-free as possible as they start anew in their new home or office. The program was applicable for November, December and January.
U.S.VETS – Las Vegas was named the November winner for its efforts to make military veterans and their families smile by helping them with housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support. Phil Postier, the Best Buddies chapter advisor and Green Valley High School teacher, won in December. He was recognized for his special connection with all of his students, in and out of the classroom, and growing the school’s Best Buddies chapter.
About Move 4 Less
Move 4 Less is the leading Las Vegas-based moving company and has recently opened an office in Reno, Nev. Services encompass local and long distance residential and commercial moves, storage, packing, logistics, and specialty packing and crating. Owned by longtime friends, Avi Cohen and Moti Perez, the local company’s commitment to customers is reflected in the management and staff’s extensive moving and relocation knowledge, experience, and positive attitude. Move 4 Less continues to participate in a wide range of community activities throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The company has always had a heart to give back where they can. Currently Move 4 Less is offering its trucks and moving staff to help move essential items for nonprofits throughout the valley. To learn more about their community involvement, visit to https://www.move4lessnevada.com/category/moving-our-community/. For more information about Move 4 Less, visit www.move4lessnevada.com or call 702-381-1200.
