Clubs from Germany, Scotland and Spain have already launched fund-raising initiatives, with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich notably announcing a donation of one million euros ($1.1m).
Roma, the Serie A runners-up for the past two seasons, have labelled their initiative "Football Cares" and on Tuesday club president James Pallotta will kick things off by making a "large donation", according to the league's official website, www.legaseriea.it.