KDNA gave a farewell party to its founder member Mr. Santhosh Punathil & Mrs. Swapna Santosh who are shifting to Qatar for their personnel rationale. Mr. Santhosh was the first treasurer of KDNA. He was a binding stone to the Association who took lots of initiative for the formation of the Association and worked hard to bring the people of Kozhikode under one roof. His group work had helped the Association to render charity to many people both Kozhikode natives and others. Mr. Swapna Santhosh dealt with key activities during festive times.

The honorary function was held at Hi-dine Auditorium with the accompaniment of the members & Executive members. The function was presided over by the KDNA President Zubair MM, followed by the welcome speech by the General Secretary Suresh Mathur. Felicitations were rendered by the Advisory board members Krishnan Kadalundi & Shamsudheen Adakani.

Mr. Alikoya, Illyas Thottatil, Premaraj Koroth, Zaheer Alakkal, Nazer Thikkodi, Abdu Rahiman Kalathil, Azeez Thikkodi, Shoukath Ali, Asha Premraj, Shamsudheen AM, Abdul Rahiman Naduvannur, Mohanraj, Praju, SuheshKumar, Raveendran Mukkam, Ajesh Somasundaram, Mohammed Vazhayil, Anas Puthiyottil, Shameer, Rafiya Anas, Sajitha etc spoke during the function.

Mr. Santhosh & Swapna Santhosh reciprocated to all for the love and affection delivered to them. KDNA honored them by presenting a memento as a token of appreciation for all their well doings. Vote of Thanks was given by the KDNA treasurer Sathyan Varoonda.