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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) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
The theft at Last Chance Ministries has significant implications for the West Side community, particularly for the families who were looking forward to the opening of the children's church. The delay in opening will likely affect local parents who rely on the church's programs and services for their kids. The church's efforts to recover from the theft through the Endurance Run fundraiser demonstrate the community's resilience and determination. However, the fact that the church will still be thousands of dollars short of its goal even if the fundraiser is successful highlights the need for continued support from the community. As the church works towards opening the children's church by August or September, it will be important to monitor the progress and see how the community comes together to help Last Chance Ministries overcome this setback. The impact of the theft on the church's ability to serve the community will be a key aspect to watch in the coming months.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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