Black History Month Round Table partnered with the province's blood collection agency to host an annual blood drive in Montreal's Little Burgundy neighbourhood Saturday.

According to LHSF's president, the funds will have far-reaching and life-changing implications for those with myeloma, and will ideally improve patient outcomes in the future.

Despite having his limbs amputated due to contracting a rare blood disease after a lick from his dog, Greg Manteufel hopes his experience does not make other people fearful of becoming pet owners.