re: Do soldiers in Iraq, etc. really need random fundraisers for sunscreen?

Look at a couple of things:

1. Who is running the fundraiser? A MaryKay salesperson? That would be all I would need to know.

2. If it is a legit non-profit running the fundraiser. Look them up online and check out their percentage of income that actually goes to the cause. You will find that many non-profit "charities" actually send about 10% to the cause. The other 90% going to "administration" and "fundraising". Translating to their salaries and parties.

As far as deployed personnel. Yes, they get the basics that they need. But who wouldn't want some quality sunscreen/toilet paper/snacks versus the Low Bid items the military provides?