Kathleen Middle to hold fundraiser for wife of slain Tampa Police officer Jeff Kocab

LAKELAND, Fla. - The Polk County School District is reaching out to help the wife of a slain Tampa Police officer, Jeff Kocab.

The school district decided Thursday they'll host a barbecue at Kathleen Middle School to raise money for Kocab's wife, Sara. Sara works as a dean at the middle school.

Associate Superintendent Dr. Bruce Tonjes, who is organizing the event, is hopeful that the event will raise as much money as their last large cook-off, which took in around $30,000.

The barbeque will be held on July 17, from 11am to 6pm.  Funds will be raised by selling pre-ordered slabs of ribs, which will go for $20 a piece.

Pre-orders are being taken at:

• Kathleen Middle School 863-853-6040 or 863-853-6041 (Monday through Thursday 7am - 5pm)
• Running with Scissors. 863-815-1234
• Family Press 863-859-3469
• Email Trista Sherouse - ktsherouse@verizon.net with your name, a pick up time and how many slabs you want.