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West Side church hosts 5K run to recover from theft that delayed children's church opening
By Hannah Gonzales, Ricardo Moreno, Andrea K. Moreno at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 27, 2026
· 2 min read
A West Side church hosted a 5K run fundraiser on Saturday to help recover from a theft that caused thousands of dollars in damage and set back plans to open a new children’s church. Last Chance Ministries held the event, called the “Endurance Run,” which drew hundreds of runners to Woodlawn Lake ...
Key takeaway “It’s called Endurance Run, you know, because even though what happened, you know, we have to endure and continue to just, you know, just believe that God will make a way,” Pastor Jimmy Robles said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The theft at Last Chance Ministries is a significant blow to the West Side community, where the church's children's program is likely to be a vital resource for local families. With the opening of the children's church now postponed, the delay may impact the summer plans of families who were counting on the church's services. The fact that the church is still thousands of dollars short of its goal, even with the successful 5K run, underscores the need for ongoing community support. As the church works towards its revised opening target of August or September, it will be important to watch how the community rallies around Last Chance Ministries to help it recover from this setback. The church's determination to endure and continue with its plans is a testament to its commitment to the community, and it will be worth following their progress in the coming months.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A West Side church hosted a 5K run fundraiser on Saturday to help recover from a theft that caused thousands of dollars in damage and set back plans to open a new children’s church. Last Chance Ministries held the event, called the “Endurance Run,” which drew hundreds of runners to Woodlawn Lake ...
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