I remember the first astronaut I ever saw, Sally Ride on Sesame Street, when she taught me that "A"was for "Astronaut".

I love PBS and if you love this show maybe you do to.

PBS and Public Television help us offer these great science videos to our viewers.

PBS also funds some of your other favorite YouTube channels like Space Time, Idea Channel, Braincraft The Art Assignment, Physics Girl, Gross Science Infinite Series, Deep Look and Crash Course.

But you might have heard in the news that public broadcasting could be facing big cuts, along with some other government agencies that fun stuff like arts and humanities, and because I love PBS I don't want to see that happen.

I don't love PBS just because they help make this show possible, I love PBS because they help make this--me.

I remember when Mister Rogers took me to the crayon factory I still think of that every time I see a crayon, or smell one.

These are moments from my childhood that I'll never forget moments that made science and curiosity part of my world.

They taught me how to express myself, even if it was just drawing a picture with a crayon.

I'm a PBS Kid all grown up and public media is still educating people every day here on YouTube and classrooms, at home, everywhere.

Did you know sixty-eight percent of all kids between two and eight watch their local public television station last year?

Local public television stations are funded through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting which gets about 445 million dollars from the federal government.

For us Americans that's about a dollar and 35 cents each per year you could probably find that in your couch cushions and it will let someone learn, keep them informed, give them access to amazing stories and art, maybe even change someone's life.

But what media has certainly changed mine.

If you love PBS too then here's what you can do to help.

Tell your friends why you love PBS, We would love to hear your stories.

check out the hashtag #ILovePBS or contact your congressperson and tell them why you love public broadcasting or visit a town hall write them a letter we've got info in the description on how to do all that.

public broadcasting is one of the best ideas we've ever had like that people have ever had if you love it too, then let's keep this idea going strong.

To learn more about why PBS is so trusted and essential go to pbs.org/value