News Release Plaza III Makes Donation to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Jacksonville, FL (May 4, 2005) Plaza III, The Steakhouse is presenting the North Florida Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) with a $4,000 donation during an event at the fine dining restaurant tonight at 6 p.m. When Plaza III opened Dec. 30 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel, owner J. Bard McLean committed to donate a portion of restaurant revenues in January and February to the foundation. "The son of our general manager, Rob Mosco, suffers from the disease, which made us more aware of the impact diabetes has on children," McLean said.  "We decided that we wanted to raise funds to support the foundation's work in Jacksonville." JDRF Board Chairman Eric Johnson and JDRF board members, along with corporate team leads involved in the JDRF "Walk to Cure Diabetes" on April 8, are attending the event. JDRF, the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide, was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes.  The disease strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. The CDC estimates that one out of three children will be diagnosed with diabetes. There are more than 730 cases in North Florida and surrounding areas. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $900 million in direct funding to diabetes research. More than 85 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education. JDRF's mission is constant:  to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information, visit the JDRF web site at http://www.jdrf.org/ or call 739-2101. Plaza III, The Steakhouse originated in Kansas City, Missouri in 1963 and is one of only four in the United States.  The restaurant, which serves only corn-fed, USDA Prime Aged Beef, has been recognized among the "Top Ten of America's Steakhouses" by Zagats, and has received the Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence."  The steakhouse offers an upscale menu including steaks, chops, seafood, and an extensive wine list including America's top 100 most popular wines. Restaurant hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.  For more information, contact 598-0234 or visit www.plaza3jax.com.