National Minority Donor Awareness Day is observed annually on August 1, primarily in the United States. This day was established to honor minority organ donors, highlight the need for minority donors, and encourage organ donation within minority communities. It marks the beginning of National Minority Donor Awareness Week, which was launched in 1996 by the National Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Program (MOTTEP). The campaign has since expanded to National Minority Donor Awareness Month, coordinated by the National Multicultural Action Group (NMAG), aiming to promote organ donation among African American, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American communities. Participants are encouraged to register as organ donors, organize community events, and share information on social media using specific hashtags. The initiative also addresses chronic diseases that disproportionately affect minorities, emphasizing the importance of improving healthcare quality to reduce the need for transplants.