In celebration of the beginning of football season here in Seattle, we thought it best to highlight the popular Seahawks “Beast Bus” attraction. While most fans just see it as part of the rich pre-game tradition in Hawks Alley, it actually has a strong connection to Autism.

The owner of this double decker is Ben Seher, who bought the bus straight from London and revamped it to the tailgating behemoth it is today. There is plenty of food and drink to go around in this living, breathing, fan-cave as riders are well aware. But, what most don’t know is that the suggested $20 donation actually goes towards a local Autism charity. Both Seher’s nephew and the Seahawks GM John Schenider son, Ben, have Autism and money raised from the bus goes towards “Ben’s Fund.” This service provides financial help to families affected by ASD and they usually raise $50,000-$60,000 a season! So next time you are tailgating at the Link, make sure you hop aboard the Beast to get some pre-game nutrients, and more importantly to help kids with Autism get the treatments they need.