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Honolulu Today
By the People, for the People
Damien Memorial School Hosts Annual Fat Tuesday Malasada Sale
Proceeds from the popular event will go towards building a new multi-sport complex on campus.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Damien Memorial School in Honolulu, Hawaii held its annual Fat Tuesday Malasada Sale, with cars lining up as early as 4:30 a.m. to purchase the traditional Portuguese pastries. This year, the school sold over 1,000 boxes of malasadas in pre-sales, and also offered a healthier baked option in addition to the classic fried version. Proceeds from the event will benefit the school's plans to build a new multi-sport complex on campus.
Why it matters
The Malasada Sale is a longstanding tradition at Damien Memorial School, celebrating the Portuguese roots of the pastry and serving as a major fundraiser for the school. In an era of increasing health consciousness, the school's decision to offer a baked malasada option shows their commitment to providing nutritious choices while still preserving the cultural significance of the event.
The details
Students, faculty, and volunteers arrived as early as 4:30 a.m. to prepare for the first customers at 5:30 a.m. This year, the school sold more than 1,000 boxes of malasadas in pre-sales. In addition to the classic fried malasadas, the school also offered a healthier baked version 'to get the same sugary goodness but just with a healthier donut.' The school also sold frozen malasadas that can be heated up at home.
- The annual Malasada Sale took place on Fat Tuesday (February 18, 2026).
- The first customers arrived at 5:30 a.m. on Fat Tuesday.
The players
Damien Memorial School
A private Catholic high school in Honolulu, Hawaii that has been hosting an annual Fat Tuesday Malasada Sale as a major fundraiser.
Nicole Paishon
The Vice Principal of Damien Memorial School who oversaw the Malasada Sale this year.
What they’re saying
“Damien has taken it upon itself to, not just do malasadas this year, but also do a health based malasada, so we doing baked instead of fried. Still get the same sugary goodness but just with a healthier donut.”
— Nicole Paishon, Vice Principal (HawaiiNewsNow)
What’s next
The school plans to use the proceeds from the Malasada Sale to fund the construction of a new multi-sport complex on the Damien Memorial School campus.
The takeaway
Damien Memorial School's annual Fat Tuesday Malasada Sale demonstrates how a school can preserve cultural traditions while also adapting to meet modern health concerns, all in service of raising funds for important campus improvements that will benefit the entire school community.
