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Feature on Bilaal Rajan's week of no shoes to promote awareness of those who can't afford to own shoes.

He aims to underscore plight of barefoot kids around world

Bilaal Rajan knows the thrill of victory. Now he's about to feel the agony of da feet.

Gravel, concrete and asphalt await the 12-year-old's delicate dermis as he casts off his black leather lace-ups this Sunday and goes on with attending school, playing sports, making speeches - barefoot - to experience firsthand the hardships faced by children in developing countries.

"I want the shock of what it feels like. If it's painful, if they get cut up and bruised, that's better because it will help me understand more," says the Grade 8 honours student at St. Andrew's College in Aurora, who points out that being too poor to own footwear keeps some children from attending school.

"They say you don't really know someone until you walk a mile in their shoes. Well, I'm taking it one step further."

From the page: "The idea for the barefoot challenge was hatched during a five-kilometre walk and fundraiser that Bilaal said was "pretty difficult, but I began to wonder how hard it would be to walk five kilometres without shoes."

The idea for the barefoot challenge was hatched during a five-kilometre walk and fundraiser that Bilaal said was "pretty difficult, but I began to wonder how hard it would be to walk five kilometres without shoes."

On today's show, Tas and I discuss the two New York Knicks' trades, head down to the Air Canada Centre to "cheer on" Vince Carter and announce a new "Book Off, Payoff" bet.

On today's show, Tas and I reassess the Iverson-Billups trade after four games in. We also announce our NBA 2K9 contest winner, bring back an oldie but a goodie, and ponder why JVG and Avery Johnson don't have jobs.

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On today's show, Skeets and a hologram discuss: Tracy McGrady's "defense", the "death" of the Spurs, and the Pistons' "legacy". Whew. Lots of quotations. We also "Whoa Boy" it up and "bribe you" with a prize. "Enjoy".